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Enamel exposure or erosion after scaling
Did scaling 2 months before...having sensitivity so now using ra thermoseal and senquel paste
Can someone tell when will my sensitivity will get cure because my enamel is worn.
While touching with both teeth upper and down it's sensitive.
Please help
I asked the Dr..she told she just removed the food deposit and stone from the teeth.
When it will be alright..it's almost 2 months now.
I did my scaling on August 9th.
Please help am very much depressed and worried.
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Helo sir
I understand your concern, but your sensitivity is not caused by scaling. It is a misconception that scaling causes enamel removal. As per the picture provided it seems the lingual side (back side of tooth),dentin is exposed. It might be due to acid reflux , or tooth defect which cause enamel breakdown.
Next Steps
Continue to use the sensitivity paste for few more days, if not subsiding
Option 1 : Composite restoration (very much compromised)
Option 2 : Crown
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Hello,
Some sensitivity is normal after a few days after cleaning.
Persistent sensitivity is a cause for concern and should be addressed immediately.
In your case, persistent sensitivity could be because of the outer layer of your teeth wearing off.
Next Steps
Has the sensitivity increased or decreased in these 2 months?
If it is increasing, visit a dentist immediately
If it is decreasing, it may subside after a while. Though the teeth wear needs to be addressed sooner than later.
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Avoid very hot and cold foods/drinks
Apply sensitivity gel to the affected teeth
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Hello!
Advised composite filling
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From the picture i can see something called erosion. Where enamel washes away due to acid reflux or excessive cold drink/soda intake or citrus intake. After the scaling the deposits on teeth have gotten removed and inner part of teeth are exposed. You can use either of the toothpaste, not both. If it's still not subsiding, have to cap the teeth to protect them from direct exposure
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visit nearest dentist
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You can use any of the 2 but take the fluoride version of it you will be fine and if the sensitivity is at particular location then you might have to investigate more
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Take tooth paste for 1 week and review back for video consultation
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Hello
The sensitivity is due to the exposure of dentin
Please visit the dentist for capping of the tooth
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Hello ma'am , the enamel from your teeth has worn out or eroded ( might be due to acid reflux from stomach or eating sour food or grinding).
Scaling only removes deposits not the enamel ( its a misconception). If the sensitivity is persisting you can go for RCT of the concerned teeth followed by crown or a bridge according to the treatment plan made by the concerned dentist.
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visit the nearest dental professional for better clinical examination.
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Well that has nothing to do with scaling.for sentivity you can use vantej toothpaste and vantej mouthwash twice daily. The exposed tooth layers were covered with dirty deposits that was creating a feeling of normal teeth . Infact that deposits were very necessary to be removed in order to save your tooth .
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You hav attrited teeth, that means your teeth is worn out and also gingival recession, or gum level has gone down.
This is not caused by scaling.
You should visit a dentist to check your bite, that is, deep bite can cause attrition of teeth, and also maintain good oral hygiene so that your recession won't get worse.
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Dr. Sharwari Pawale
Dental Surgeon
5 yrs exp
Pune
Hello
Your teeth enamel has worn off that's why facing sensitivity issues.
Continue using ra thermoseal toothpaste
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
You have mild attrition. Visit the dentist and get your bite examined. Continue using the Thermoseal RA toothpaste.
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Dr. Kawaljeetsingh Hoda
Dentist
2 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
This is attrition of teeth. It is happend due to enamel layers remove and the nerve ending open due to which you feels sensitivity last option for this is rct and further cap
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